REVIEW: 2NDESIGN Springy Peeling Gel Tone Up Boost

Today's review is the second product of 2NDESIGN, Springy Peeling Gel Tone Up Boost. This is not the first time I have tried a peeling gel. Previously I had used a peeling gel from other brand, but I didn't like it.

Peeling gel is a type of physical exfoliator, an exfoliate material that relies on manual movements. Physical exfoliators are usually in the form of scrubs, micro beads, pads, peeling gel, etc. Well, my favorite is peeling gel. Want to know why? Keep reading!

So the brand name is 2NDESIGN, the name is quite unique. I was sent three products for review. I have reviewed the first product of First Cleansing Oil Pure & Fresh, you can read here. Next week I will post review of the last product, Restore & Soothing First Lip Balm.

Disclaimer: Products are provided by 2NDESIGN Korea for review purpose. However all opinion based on my experience and were not influenced by the brand.

Packaging, Ingredients

When Korean products compete to design cute and eyecatching packaging. 2NDESIGN choose monotone instead. The packaging is a plain white tube, with black font color and a standard black fliptop cap makes the impression of the product design very simple and minimalist. So it can be used by men too.The material used is material with green grade EWG. The main ingredient is cellulose. cellulose is the main fiber component of plants. Cellulose is a primary fiber component of plants. Used in cosmetics and other ingredients together (Paula's Choice)It also contains Trehalose with its water-binding properties, moisturizes and protects the skin from water loss. Allantoin and centella asiatica with their soothing properties, will prevent irritation from exfoliation. Licorice extract is an antioxidant that is good for protecting the skin from environmental stressors. Vitamin tree extract as natural source that is rich in vitamin C to brighten the skin.

The texture is a non-sticky milky white gel, with a refreshing citrus-y aroma. The smell is from bergamot oil. Even though it still contains essential oils, it doesn't sting on my skin.How to use it. I rub it on dry skin, but if your skin is a very sensitive, you can use it on damp skin. Make sure the skin is already clean from makeup. Then I massage my entire face in a circular motion like I'm washing my face, avoiding the eyes area and mouth. I put more force on area with more blackheads and dead skin cells like nose and chin.Teksturnya gel berwarna putih susu, tidak lengket, dengan wangi jeruk yang menyegarkan. Wanginya berasa dari bergamot oil. Walaupun masih mengandung essential oil, tidak perih dikulit saya.

IMO, the way peeling gel works is very interesting. It forms of gel texture at first, the longer I massage it on my skin in circular motion, it balls up into a small white lumps. People were often mistaken this with dead skin cells.The explanation is, Cellulose and a material called carbomer will clump up when in gets contact with our natural oil, form into soft white clumps. Dirt and dead skin will stick to it, so it will look dirtier than before.After that, I rinse it off with lukewarm water, avoiding the cellulose lumps get into eyes and mouth. My skin becomes very smooth and instantly brighter than before. My skin also feels soft and supple, there is no tightness and dryness at all.Menurut saya, cara kerja dari peeling gel ini sangat menarik. Awalnya dari tekstur gel, lama-kelamaan menjadi gumpalan kecil berwarna putih semakin lama saya pijat dengan gerakan memutar. Nah, ini yang sering salah dikira daki atau kulit mati.

I used to underestimate the exfoliating power of peeling gel. Because the lumps feel too soft, compared to rougher scrub that gives more of a 'polished' and 'clean' feeling. But because my skin is quite sensitive, instead of smooth skin, it becomes red and irritated. So I prefer peeling gel. Do you still use scrubs? If yes, I suggest switching to peeling gels that more gentle to the skin!